Question 1

What topics are covered in the 24 February 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 24 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, State Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 24 February 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

Accepted Answer

Article 324, Article 324 of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India and vests in it the superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Article 326 deals with adult suffrage, Article 124 with the Supreme Court, and Article 352 with the proclamation of Emergency.

Question 6

Under which government mission are Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Kerala being upgraded to Family Health Centres (FHCs)?

Accepted Answer

Aardram Mission, The article explicitly mentions that the government's Aardram Mission aims at transforming PHCs into FHCs. Ayushman Bharat is a national health insurance scheme, the National Health Mission is a broader program, and Swasthya Suraksha is not mentioned.

Question 7

Which ministry has seen its net allocation rise to ₹9,885 crores in Budget 2026-27, as per the article?

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, The article explicitly states that the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has seen its net allocation rise to ₹9,885 crores in the Budget 2026-27, signaling a pivot towards human capital development.

Question 8

Which ministry announced India's first counter-terrorism policy 'Prahaar'?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly states that the 'Prahaar' policy was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA is the nodal ministry for internal security and counter-terrorism in India.

Question 9

The Supreme Court's judgment dealt with convicts under specific sections of the Indian Penal Code. Under which entry of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution is the power to legislate on criminal law and procedure vested?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent List (List III), Criminal law and criminal procedure are listed under Entry 1 and Entry 2 of the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule. This allows both the Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws on these subjects, though a central law prevails in case of conflict.

Question 10

Which Union Ministry is primarily responsible for the national policy and coordination to counter Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security, including formulating and coordinating the national policy and strategies to counter Left-Wing Extremism (LWE).

Question 11

Which apex advisory body provides technical guidance to the Union Health Ministry on immunization policies and new vaccine introduction in India?

Accepted Answer

National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), As mentioned in the article, India's approach is grounded in expert recommendations of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI). NTAGI is the apex body advising the Health Ministry on immunization policy.

Question 12

The Russia-Ukraine war is fundamentally a conflict over Ukraine's potential membership in which military alliance?

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Russia justified its invasion by citing the threat of Ukraine joining NATO, a transatlantic military alliance. Article mentions Russia argued Kyiv's NATO membership would threaten its security.

Question 13

Under which ministry does the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) operate?

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, SECI is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It is the primary implementing agency for several renewable energy schemes in India.

Question 14

The 'IndiaAI Mission', responsible for creating a national compute cluster of over 38,000 GPUs, operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The IndiaAI Mission is a comprehensive program under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to strengthen the AI ecosystem in India. It encompasses pillars like IndiaAI Compute Capacity, which includes building the national AI compute infrastructure.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and removal of Election Commissioners:

1. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) are appointed by the President based on the recommendation of a committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India.

2. The CEC can be removed from office only in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a Supreme Court Judge.

3. An Election Commissioner (other than the CEC) can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Office and Terms of Office) Act, 2023 stipulates a selection committee of the Prime Minister, a Union Minister, and the Leader of Opposition, excluding the Chief Justice of India. Statement 2 is correct as per Article 324(5). Statement 3 is correct as per the Supreme Court's interpretation in Vineet Narain vs Union of India (1997).

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding Kerala's health sector:

1. Kerala's infant mortality rate (IMR) of 5 per 1000 live births is lower than the United States' IMR.

2. The share of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kerala's total disease burden is approximately 84%.

3. Kerala's public sector provides a lower share of outpatient care compared to the national average.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states Kerala's IMR was 5, which was slightly better than the United States' IMR of 5.6. Statement 2 is correct as per the Global Burden of Disease study mentioned, which identifies NCDs accounting for 84% of Kerala's disease burden. Statement 3 is incorrect; the public sector provides 47.5% of outpatient care in Kerala, which is far above the national average of 30.1%.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Budget 2026-27 as discussed in the article:

1. It proposes to upgrade 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the PM SETU scheme.

2. The budget allocates ₹23,100 crore for the Poshan 3.0 scheme to address nutritional needs.

3. A High-Powered Committee on AI & Jobs is proposed to examine how technology reshapes skill demand.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions ₹6,140 crore earmarked under PM SETU to upgrade 1,000 ITIs. Statement 2 is incorrect; the allocation of ₹23,100 crore is for Poshan 2.0, not Poshan 3.0. Statement 3 is correct as the budget proposes a High-Powered 'Education to Employment and Enterprises' Standing Committee to examine the impact of AI and technology on jobs.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA):

1. It was created in 1974 as a response to the global oil crisis triggered by the Yom Kippur War.

2. Its founding legal framework restricts full membership only to countries that are members of the OECD.

3. India became an associate member of the IEA in the year 2020.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The IEA was created in 1974 after the oil embargo following the Yom Kippur War. Statement 2 is correct: The article confirms the IEA's charter restricts full membership to OECD countries. Statement 3 is incorrect: India became an associate member in 2017, not 2020.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent judgment on sentencing:

1. The Court upheld the principle of 'just deserts', emphasizing proportionality between crime and punishment.

2. It ruled that enhancing victim compensation can be a valid reason for proportionally reducing the convict's prison sentence.

3. The judgment arose from an appeal against an order of the Madras High Court which had reduced a sentence for attempt to murder.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the SC emphasized 'just deserts'. Statement 2 is incorrect; the SC condemned this practice, stating compensation is not a substitute for punishment. Statement 3 is correct as the case involved setting aside a Madras HC order that reduced a sentence under IPC Section 307.

Question 20

Approximately how many voters were alleged to have been deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, as mentioned in the article?

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65 lakh, The article specifically states that the names of approximately 65 lakh voters were alleged to have been deleted during the SIR exercise in Bihar, which was challenged in the Supreme Court.

Question 21

According to the article, what percentage of Kerala's adult population (aged 20 and above) is estimated to have hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50%, The article states that nearly 50% of the adult population (aged 20 and above) in Kerala has hypertension, a prevalence second only to Punjab. The 25% figure refers to diabetes prevalence, 75% is not mentioned, and 12% refers to the hypertension control rate.

Question 22

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2022-23 cited in the article, what is the female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for those aged 15 and above in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

28.0%, The article provides the PLFS 2022-23 data, stating that the urban female LFPR (age 15+) is 28.0%, highlighting a significant rural-urban divide as the rural female LFPR is 47.6%. The overall female LFPR is 41.7%.

Question 23

According to the news, how many countries and international organisations endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026?

Accepted Answer

88, The article states that the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations. The figure 61 refers to the signatories at the previous Paris AI Action Summit in 2025.

Question 24

In the case referenced by the Supreme Court, what was the amount of fine per convict originally imposed by the Trial Court, which was later enhanced by the Madras High Court?

Accepted Answer

₹5,000 enhanced to ₹50,000, The trial court sentenced the convicts to three years' rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹5,000 each. The Madras High Court, while reducing the jail term, enhanced the fine amount to ₹50,000 each, which was criticized by the Supreme Court.

Question 25

What is the primary constitutional safeguard for the independence of the Chief Election Commissioner, as highlighted in the article?

Accepted Answer

Removal procedure identical to that of a Supreme Court Judge, As per Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court, which requires a complex parliamentary process. This is the strongest safeguard for their independence. The tenure is 6 years or until 65, and appointment is not by a judicial collegium.

Question 26

What is identified as the primary reason for Kerala experiencing the highest rate of catastrophic health expenditure in India?

Accepted Answer

Greater morbidity and higher utilization of hospital services, The article directly states that Kerala experiences the highest rate of catastrophic health expenditure, driven by its greater morbidity (24.5% vs national 7.5%) and service utilization. While public investment is low (1.6% of SGDP), it is not cited as the primary driver. The article highlights NCDs, not communicable diseases, as the main burden, and does not mention reliance on imported technology.

Question 27

What is the primary economic rationale, as per the article, for the budget's focus on increasing female labour force participation through care economy investments?

Accepted Answer

To act as a productivity enabler and a growth imperative, The article argues that investing in the care economy (e.g., training caregivers, Poshan 2.0) reduces the unpaid domestic burden on women, enabling their entry into paid work. This is framed not just as welfare but as a growth strategy, with a potential 1-2% GDP gain from a 10 percentage-point rise in female LFPR.

Question 28

What is the primary significance of India's 'Prahaar' counter-terrorism policy as outlined in the article?

Accepted Answer

It establishes India's first comprehensive, multi-layered framework built on zero tolerance and intelligence-led prevention., The article defines 'Prahaar' as India's first counter-terrorism policy, describing it as a 'comprehensive framework' structured on seven key pillars including prevention and zero tolerance. While military action (like Operation Sindoor) is a part of the response, the policy's core is its structured, preventive, and holistic approach.

Question 29

What is the primary rationale, as per the Supreme Court, for distinguishing between victim compensation and criminal punishment?

Accepted Answer

Compensation is restitutory and rehabilitative for the victim, while punishment is punitive and deterrent for the offender., The Supreme Court held that the rationale behind victim compensation is to rehabilitate the victim for the loss suffered. Punishment, in contrast, is punitive and aims to create deterrence and convey a social message. Treating compensation as a substitute undermines this distinct purpose.

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